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Disaster Relief 2015

Catholic Charities staff and volunteers will be providing limited unmet needs assistance for residents affected by the recent floods. Due to limited space, we ask that you donate the following to help assist recent flood victims.

Cash, Check or Online Donation to purchase materials for repairs and supplies needed

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Welcome to Catholic Charities

Dear Friends in Christ... For the past 49 years Catholic Charities has been entrusted to serve the people of God. As we approach our 50th Anniversary of Serving the Diocese of Corpus Christi, we pause as we reflect on our many blessings, and on the people that inspired us in a special and spiritual way. We are guided by the principles of our Catholic Social Teachings, and we adhere to the teachings of the Catholic Church. We rely on the principles founded in our Father's rich tradition of working for Charity and Justice. We advocate for the inherent dignity of every human person and we are called to serve according to the "preferential option for the poor." Despite the incredible variety of people of many faiths and beliefs who visit our humble organization, the reality is that our Faith makes us Catholic Charities.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue
in the New Memorial Rose Garden

If you have ever walked through the Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi’s courtyard at 1322 Comanche St., you have probably noticed the partially buried Sacred Heart of Jesus statue. Over the years, many have wondered how and why it came to be there. With the courtyard’s transformation into the new Memorial Rose Garden, the question of what to do with the statue came up. This led us to do some research on the statue, and here is what we found…In 1983, Fr. David Tonary, MSF informed Bishop Gracida that the statue of the Sacred Heart on top of the church is “cracked and the anchors are giving away.” In 1985, the statue was removed and placed in the courtyard. In 1994, a new statue was installed on the church’s roof, but our statue remained in the courtyard.

Over the years, the Catholic Charities’ staff has seen numerous interactions between our clients and the statue. Recently a staff member heard a child screaming very loudly in the courtyard. When the staff member looked out of her window, she saw a father with two very small boys. The youngest boy was the one loudly screaming. The father very calmly took the children over to the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue and made the sign of the cross. The little boy continued screaming. The father then took his son’s hand and touched the Sacred Heart of Jesus’ hand and the child immediately stopped screaming. The father and two boys stayed and prayed at the statue for a few minutes then walked calmly and quietly away. Here is another story: One day a staff member felt the need to get up and look outside. When she did, she saw a blind woman with a cane being led by a man and another woman. As they walked into the courtyard, the man noticed the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue and took the two ladies over. They then took the blind woman’s hand and ran them over Jesus’ face, heart and hands. It was a beautiful thing to see and until you witness it yourself, it can be hard to understand what this statue means to others. Almost daily, people stop by the courtyard just to pray at the statue and then go on their way without ever going into the Catholic Charities’ offices. The Sacred Heart of Jesus statue is a part of the community, the courtyard, and Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi and is in a wonderful location to be able to touch the lives of all who encounter it. Many take great comfort in being able to pray at and touch the statue. Because of this, and all of the people whose lives have been touched by the statue, we have decided to leave it where it stands. The Sacred Heart of Jesus statue will be refurbished and remain in the Memorial Rose Garden for future generations to enjoy.

Memorial Rose Garden

We are proud to announce the renovation of our Catholic Charities Courtyard!

Our Catholic Charities Courtyard is in the process of being transformed into a beautiful, meditative place for all to enjoy. We now have a rosary path, a meditation garden and Mary’s Grotto will be updated and made beautiful.

50th Anniversary Walkway Inscribed Paver

Honor your family and friends with an inscribed brick paver to be placed in the 50th Anniversary Walkway in our beautiful new Memorial Rose Garden. For more information, please call (361) 884-0651 X1223 or download the50th Anniversary Walkway Paver Form.

To be included in the initial installation, the order deadline is July 23, 2015.

Memorial Rose Garden Sponsorships

You have the opportunity to sponsor a part of the Memorial Rose Garden. With your sponsorship you will receive two guest tickets to the 50th Anniversary Celebration & Memorial Rose Garden Dedication on September 10, 2015.

Ask And You Shall Receive...

A beautiful thing happened at the Mother Teresa Shelter on Monday, April 13, 2015. That morning Sister Rency Moonjely, who is running the shelter while Sister Rose Madassery is on vacation in India, found that she had no food to feed the homeless. The staff was distressed and asked Sister Rency to pray on it. Nine minutes after Sister Rency prayed, a truck pulled up to the shelter and an anonymous donor brought in four large trays of Bar-B-Q brisket. A few minutes later, another car pulled up and a different anonymous donor brought in mashed potatoes, rice and beans. These generous donors supplied the shelter with enough food to serve approximately 80 – 100 clients not only that day, but the next day too. There was even one full tray of brisket left for Sister Rency to freeze for future use. Let us never forget the power of prayer. God really does listen and he continues to bless the Mother Teresa Shelter.

Thank you to our anonymous donors. You really made a difference in many lives that day.